Blog
The Blog of Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Energy Education for Grades 4-5
Posted 04/22/21 by Monique B
According to a recent estimate, more than half of the electricity used in the U.S. in 2020 was generated through fossil fuels, or non-renewable energy sources. Find out more about fossil fuels and their effects on the environment and health, and learn about cleaner, renewable energy sources.
A Library card and PIN will be required to access many of the resources listed. Need help with your card or PIN? Contact your nearest location. Need a new card?
Fossil Fuels
Fossil Fuels and Biofuels
Endangered Energy: Investigating the Scarcity of Fossil Fuels
hoopla eBook | hoopla eAudiobookFinding Out About Coal, Oil and Natural Gas
hoopla eBook | hoopla eAudiobookRenewable Energy: Discover the Fuel of the Future with 20 Projects
hooplaFinding Out About Nuclear Energy
hooplaWater and Geothermal Energy
Biomass: Fueling Change
Onion Juice, Poop and Other Surprising Sources of Alternative Energy
hooplaHow Renewable Energy Works
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy in Infographics hoopla
Methane Energy hoopla
The Impact of Energy hoopla
Doable Renewables hoopla
Research Tools
Topic search: electricity, renewable and nonrenewable resources
Category search: energy and conservation.
Gale In Context - Elementary (formerly Kids InfoBits)
Offers easy-to-use, age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content covering a broad range of educational topics. The modern design and simple navigation makes it easy for users to explore content and gain comfort with database searching.
School information
Grade Levels: elementary school
Subjects: art/music, English/language arts, geography, history, math, science and social studies
Third-Party Provider: Gale
Points of View Reference Center
Covers multiple sides of an issue with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), and counterpoint.
Third-Party Provider: EBSCO
Interested in a digital classroom collection list for your classroom on a different topic? Complete our teacher collection request form or call any location for help.
OTHER ITEMS YOU MAY ENJOY
Babies & Toddlers
